Vehicle Damage Assessor

VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSOR

Location:

Huddersfield

Salary:
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE | OTE: £50,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for a role where your estimating expertise is recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can enjoy a better work-life balance?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established accident repair centre that values quality, teamwork, and professional development. If you're looking to move into a business where your experience is trusted, your workload is well managed, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, this could be the role for you.

Offering a competitive salary, achievable earning potential, and Monday to Friday working hours, this position provides long-term stability alongside the chance to develop your career within a modern Bodyshop environment equipped with the latest repair methods and technology.

• Competitive basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000+ DOE
• OTE of £50,000
• Monday to Friday working hours (45 hours per week)
• Long-term career stability
• Modern accident repair centre with up-to-date equipment
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Ongoing career development opportunities

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor / Estimator, you'll play a key role in the repair process, ensuring accurate assessments are completed efficiently while maintaining exceptional customer service and repair quality throughout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspecting damaged vehicles and producing accurate repair estimates using recognised estimating systems.
• Assessing repair methods in line with manufacturer standards and insurance requirements.
• Liaising with customers, insurers, engineers and technicians throughout the repair process.
• Ordering and monitoring required parts to support efficient repairs.
• Managing repair progress and updating customers on vehicle status.
• Ensuring all estimates and documentation are completed accurately and compliantly.
• Working closely with the workshop team to maximise productivity and repair quality.
• Delivering an excellent customer experience from estimate through to vehicle handover.

We're looking for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor who enjoys working in a fast-paced Bodyshop environment and takes pride in delivering accurate estimates and outstanding customer service.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Estimator or Bodyshop Estimator within a Bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair methods and insurance repair procedures.
• Experience using estimating software such as Audatex or similar systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A full UK driving licence.